Middle School Education: Mathematics/Science Program

The Middle School Mathematics/Science Education program is designed to prepare teachers to teach middle school students in two content areas. The track is intended for undergraduate students who wish to teach middle level mathematics and science. This model of two certification areas conforms to the certification patterns recommended by the National Middle School Association. The Middle School program provides preservice teachers with an appropriate knowledge base and needed experiences in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation of ten- to fourteen-year-old students. The program is particularly aimed at helping provide qualified entry-level teachers for area middle/junior high schools. Those who take the Mathematics/Science track will be prepared to teach mathematics/science in the middle grades. Studying many of the college-level mathematics courses will not only strengthen these future teachers understanding and ability to do mathematics but will also improve their knowledge of science. Much of what these future teachers study in college-level science courses will also broaden their knowledge of concepts and applications of mathematics.

Admission to the Program

Satisfactory completion of 60 semester hours of credit from UNF or other regionally accredited institution(s). An Associate in Arts Degree (AA) from one of Florida's public community/state colleges or SUS schools satisfies General Education and Gordon Rule requirements.

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 or better in all college level course work.

Passing scores (no exemptions) on all four parts of the Florida General Knowledge (GK) Test. Transferring students, students changing majors, or students who have not presented passing scores on all four parts of the GK exam will not be permitted to enroll in any upper level education courses until they have been admitted into COEHS Teacher Preparation Programs.

Middle School Education: Math/Science Option (Bachelor of Arts in Education)

Select from one of the following prefixes: MAA/MAC/MAD/MAP/MAS/MAT/MGF/MHF/MTG

TSL4324 TESOL for Content Area Teacher (3 Credits)

Internships (12 credits)

All degree course work must be completed satisfactorily prior to enrolling into Internship. Applications for fall internship are due the 4th Friday of the previous spring term. Applications for spring internship are due the 4th Friday of the previous fall term.

ESE4943 Student Internship (1-12 Credits)

48 Upper Level Hours (48 credits)

To graduate with a Bachelor's degree from the College of Education and Human Services, you must earn a minimum of 48 upper level credits out of a minimum 120 degree applicable required credit hours.

48HOURS 48 upper level hours

Middle School Education: Mathematics/Science Block Schedule

This block schedule is not to be used in lieu of your Program of Study but to assist in appropriate sequencing of course work and for planning each term. This schedule is intended to be a suggested sequence for the program; however, completion of the program is subject to course availability. This tentative schedule is subject to change. The schedule assumes that:

You begin courses in the Fall Term (August - December).

You have satisfied all program prerequisites, foreign language, and General Education requirements.

You have passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) exam.

You are a full-time student, can take day and evening classes, and will have continuous enrollment.

Junior Year

Fall Term (12 hours)

EDF 3151

Nature of the Learner

EDG 4205

Middle School Philosophy/Curriculum**

MTG 3203

Geometry for Middle School Teachers*

TSL 4324

TESOL Content for Majors

Spring Term (14 hours)

EDG 3323

The Learning Process

EDF 3945

Field Laboratory I

RED 3333

Reading Methods for Secondary Teachers

EEX 3251

Math Methods for Learnersw/ Except.*

CHM / PHY

Chemistry or Physics elective with a lab

Summer Term (7 hours)

EDF 4327

Assessment of Learning Behavior

XXX 3000

Additional Science

Senior Year

Fall Term (14 hours)

EDG 4410

Classroom Management and Communication

EDF 3946

Field Laboratory II

MAE 4320

Middle Grades Mathematics Methods**

SCE 4320

Middle Grades Science Methods**

Select 1 Math from the following prefixes (3000-4000)

MAA / MAC / MAD / MAE / MAP / MAS / MAT / MGF / MHF / MTG

Summer Term (12 hour)

ESE 4943

Student Internship

* Indicates courses that are spring semester only

** Indicates courses that are fall semester only

NOTES:

Special Methods (MAE 4320 and SCE 4320) can only be taken once EDG 3323 And EDF 3945 has been completed.

Field Labs I and II require at least 5 daytime hours per week at an assigned school site.

A transfer student with 60 semester hours but without an AA degree from a Florida public institution should complete any missing General Education requirements as noted on the Transfer Evaluation. Course work to satisfy missing General Education may be found in the university catalog.